The Mom I Want to Be

Make your baby the star of his own book for a personal introduction to reading.

 

 • Photographs of your baby
• Small cloth or plastic photo album 

Babies particularly enjoy viewing their daily activities. Search for colorful pictures that show scenes familiar and important to your baby, such as you dressing or feeding him; baby playing in the crib and kicking at a mobile; or baby crawling toward a pet.  Use a small photo album to put it all together. Books made of plastic or cloth are perfect for babies about 5 to 10 months old. They love to squeeze and crumble the pages. (Books with plastic ring bindings are not advisable for babies who are teething and feel a strong urge to chew on their books.)  Slip each picture into a plastic sleeve, cuddle up, and enjoy the “story” together. Be sure to speak in a high-pitched, sweet voice to engage your baby as you point out interesting details.

• supports language development
• introduces vocabulary and early reading concepts